Mar 09
The first Beaulieu ‘Simply Ford’ event takes place on Sunday 2nd May and promises to be a great day out for all Ford enthusiasts. All Ford owners are invited to come to Beaulieu in their vehicle and become part of the event. Any model is welcome, from the new Focus RS to the old MK 1 or 2 Escort RS or even a Model T!
All Ford owners taking part have an opportunity to enter the Pride of Ownership competition with the winner receiving a £100 cash prize and a Beaulieu trophy. The winner will be one of twenty vehicles chosen by the judging panel to go on display in the Main Arena and take part in a cavalcade.
Continue reading »
Related articles ...
Mar 08
The Race Retro 2010 countdown has already started, and motorcycle enthusiasts have plenty to see at this year’s show, held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March, including a new British contender for the motorcycle Land Speed Record.
This August the Angelic Bulldog team travels to Bonneville, where it is hoping to smash the 400mph barrier and bring the motorcycle Land Speed Record back to the UK for the first time since 1937. The current record of 360.913mph over a kilometre was set in 2008 by American Rocky Robinson riding his machine, named Ack-Attack.
Continue reading »
Related articles ...
Mar 08
Two amazing dragsters – including the first one built in the UK – are appearing at this year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March.
The Allard dragster was the brainchild of South London car-maker Sydney Allard, who had made his name building sports cars powered by American Ford and Cadillac V8 engines during the 1950s. By the early ‘60s drag racing had a massive following in the USA and it was inevitable the sport would cross the pond.
Allard recognized this and started planning the car that’s on show in 1960. He used a Chrysler Hemi V8 fitted with a GMC supercharger, clothed in a lightweight, streamlined body.
Continue reading »
Related articles ...
Jan 16
TOKYO AUTO SALON 2010 with NAPAC is the world’s largest auto exhibition with more than 600 vehicles on display as well as some 300 companies, associations and schools including after-market parts manufacturers, custom shops, car manufacturers, automotive businesses, and automotive vocational schools, etc.
Exhibits will include not only custom cars and car tuning products but also every topic for those who love cars including intros to customizing technology and custom car product sales. Moreover live entertainment by top musicians and talk shows hosting famous drivers and celebrities will make this more than an event for automotive and motor sports fans.
We’ll be bringing you as much as possible from the show.
Related articles ...
Jan 15
Race Retro is inviting private owners of Retro and Café Racer motorcycles to compete in a concours competition at this year’s show held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March. Supported by Classic Bike, Ace Cafe London and Meguiars, the entrants will be judged by an expert panel with the winners receiving trophies, rosettes, and product packs.
Prize winners will be presented with their awards at the show by former Norton development engineer and racing legend Peter Williams, and eight times GP World Champion Phil Read MBE.
Entry numbers are limited to a total of fifty bikes covering all categories and entries will be accepted on a strictly ‘first come first served basis’ so don’t delay. An entry form can be found on the show’s website www.raceretro.com.
Continue reading »
Related articles ...
Oct 21
For a full view of Honda’s Tokyo Show news go to the Honda – Tokyo Show page from HERE
Related articles ...
Oct 21
There’s nothing like a touch of automotive exotica to get a car enthusiast’s pulse racing, and this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13-15 November, is promising a wide selection of cars par-excellence. From stately Rolls-Royces to a display of Bugattis down the generations, and through to jet-set Maseratis, the finest in luxury and performance will be star attractions.
The Ferrari Owners’ Club is promising the ex-Steve McQueen Lusso as well as a 250 Europa, and another superlative model is promised. With interest in American actor McQueen as great as ever, the beautifully-understated Lusso has the added attraction of its famous previous owner.
Continue reading »
Related articles ...